Sirena 88 | Formula 310 Bowrider | Fairline Targa 65 - 09/29/20
BoatTEST Newsletter September 29, 2020
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Sirena Yachts 88:
New Design w/Expansive Flying Bridge
The Sirena Yachts 88 we tested and inspected has one of the largest flying bridges we’ve seen on a motoryacht in this class and size range. There’s 7’ (2.13 m) of headroom under the hardtop and integrated into that top is an electrically-powered sunroof that measures 8’ by 9’ (2.44 m by 2.74 m). The bar to port has a granite countertop, a sink, a refrigerator and a grill. Heck, there’s even a hot tub aft the bar. To starboard, there’s seating space for 10 people around an exquisitely-finished table. More...
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Fairline Targa 65 GT:
Focused on Larger Gathering Areas
The Targa 65 GT’s salon has an open feel thanks to the smart use of windows and varnish.
On the Fairline Targa 65 GT, designer Alberto Mancini addressed a desire that many clients had expressed. They wanted larger gathering and entertaining areas, so Mancini maximized the use of windows, requested additional coats of varnish on the wood in the interior to increase luster and used strategically placed lighting to create a more open feel in the salon. He also recommended the use of more loose furniture pieces so they can be placed as the situation demands. More...
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Formula 310 Bowrider:
Choose a Sterndrive or Outboard
Formula’s 310 Bowrider can be had in stern drive or outboard power.
With its 310 Bowrider, Formula takes its Formula Flex customization program a step further because an owner can choose outboard or sterndrive power. An owner can choose twin 300-hp MerCruiser 6.2 L Bravo Three DTS sterndrives with the retail price starting at $322,450. A driver who wants an adrenaline rush blasting around South Florida and the Keys can opt for twin 400-hp Mercury Racing Verado 400R outboards with Joystick Piloting for $403,480. Smaller outboards are available. More...
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Yamaha VX Limited:
Well-Built and Well-Rounded
Yamaha builds its VX Limited as well as its other Waverunners with NanoXcel technology that the company says creates a lighter, stronger boat. It starts life as a flexible sheet of a material similar to plastic. When it’s put under extreme pressure, it becomes solid and extremely strong. In the case of the VX Limited, a machine press creates the shape of the hull. When the two parts of the press come together, the hull is formed as a solid piece. When the two halves of the press pull away, the light, strong hull is ready to hit the water. The combination of the hull and the powerful TR-1 engine create an adrenalized ride and the VX Limited comes well equipped with a tube, towline, storage bag, 12-volt inflator and even a solar battery charger. More...
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MarineMax’s Abbey Heimensen:
A Passion for Boating Born in Iowa
If you have been attracted to one of the boats that MarineMax sells, it is probably because of the advertising and marketing done by its chief marketing officer, Abbey Heimensen. She is a long-time boater and grew up boating on Iowa’s Lake Okoboji with her grandparents. She took her enthusiasm and passion for boating to MarineMax, the world’s largest chain of boat dealerships, where she started on the support team and became the director of marketing for the $1.2 billion company five years ago. Learn more about this pioneering woman in boating by clicking here...
Boating News of the Week: Episode #24
The largest single type of fiberglass boat built these days is the center console – over 35,000 were sold last year. While they might seem simple and look all the same at a boat show, the fact is that they are all quite different. They are not cheap, and that is why buyers of them would be wise to watch our video “Buyer’s Guide to Center Consoles” narrated by Capt. Steve.
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